The Zoom H4essential is a powerful 4-track handheld recorder designed for musicians, podcasters, and filmmakers. Featuring 32-bit float recording across all tracks, it captures pristine, clip-free audio without the need to adjust gain levels. Its advanced X/Y stereo microphones handle sound pressure levels up to 130 dB SPL, while two XLR/TRS combo inputs with ultra-clean preamps support phantom power and professional line-level signals.
With built-in accessibility features, including audible menu navigation in multiple languages, the H4essential is inclusive for blind and visually impaired users. It doubles as a 4-in/2-out USB-C audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, and supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for extended recording sessions. Additional features include a full-color LCD screen, soft-touch controls, a built-in speaker, and Bluetooth compatibility via the optional BTA-1 adapter.
Whether you're recording live music, ambient sound, interviews, or dialogue, the H4essential delivers professional-grade audio in a compact, user-friendly design.
Features
- 32-bit float recording for pristine, distortion-free audio
- Four-track recording capability for versatile audio capture
- Onboard X/Y stereo microphones handling up to 130 dB SPL
- Two XLR/TRS combo inputs with ultra-clean preamps
- Can be used as a 4-in/2-out USB audio interface
- Built-in speaker for quick reference listening
- Supports SDXC cards up to 1TB for extensive recording
